Huawei nova Y72 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 32/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y72 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 44 points higher (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei nova Y72 by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 44 points (76/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.